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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.84, 8,348.67 and 3,397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.84, 8,348.67 and 3,397.55 is: 4,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.84 : 8,348.67 = 3,397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.84/8,348.67 = 3,397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.84x = 8,348.67 × 3,397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.84x = 28,364,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,364,982.02/6,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.78

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